verb
überwinden
legyőzni
Etwas Schwieriges erfolgreich schaffen oder ein Hindernis beseitigen.
The German word "überwinden" is a verb meaning "to overcome" or "to conquer".
- It is composed of the words:
- "über" (over)
- "winden" (to wind or twist)
The sense comes from figuratively "going over" or "getting past" an obstacle.
Similar words:
- bewältigen (to master, cope with)
- überstehen (to endure, get through)
- besiegen (to defeat)
Differences:
- überwinden often implies a mental or physical struggle being successfully surpassed.
- bewältigen emphasizes managing or handling a task or problem.
- überstehen stresses enduring a difficult situation.
- besiegen has a stronger focus on defeating an opponent or enemy.
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Examples
Ich werde meine Angst überwinden.verb
Le fogom győzni a félelmemet.
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